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First Student to pilot BusPatrol camera program; district gets update on law-enforcement guidance

Pendleton School District 16R Board of Directors · February 4, 2025
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Summary

First Student shared a letter about national ICE activity and distributed engagement guidance for bus-stop law-enforcement inquiries; the company will pilot BusPatrol camera enforcement in the area at no cost to the district.

Matt Yoshioka shared a letter from First Student addressing recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across the United States and said the company is prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of drivers, students and communities. First Student distributed a guideline titled "Engagement with Law Enforcement Inquiries at a Bus Stop" to its locations.

Yoshioka also said "BusPatrol is a school bus safety program that First Student will pilot in the area. It is an external company working with First Student at no cost to our district. It issues citations for cars that do not respect the flashing red light on buses." The letter and pilot were presented as an informational update; no board action was recorded.